Cursive Dabim 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: social media, packaging, invites, quotes, posters, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, lively, casual script, handwritten authenticity, expressive caps, friendly branding, looped, bouncy, monoline-like, brushy, upright-leaning.
A lively handwritten script with a smooth, pen-drawn texture and gently tapering strokes that suggest light pressure changes. Letterforms are slim and rhythmic, with a consistent rightward slant, rounded joins, and frequent looped entries and exits. Capitals are expressive and taller than the lowercase, often featuring sweeping lead-in strokes and occasional flourished terminals, while the lowercase keeps a compact body with tall, narrow ascenders. Overall spacing feels tight and energetic, creating an informal, continuous flow in words even when connections vary by glyph.
Well-suited for short headlines, quotes, greeting cards, invitations, labels, and social graphics where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. It can also work for branding accents—such as logos or taglines—especially when paired with a quieter sans or serif for supporting text.
The font conveys an approachable, upbeat tone—like quick, confident note-taking with a touch of flair. Its loops and bounce lend a personable, optimistic feel that reads as modern and informal rather than formal calligraphy.
Designed to mimic quick, natural cursive writing with a controlled, consistent rhythm and just enough flourish in the capitals to feel expressive. The overall aim appears to be a legible, upbeat script that keeps an authentic hand-drawn personality without becoming overly decorative.
The numeral set follows the same handwritten logic, with simple, narrow forms and occasional loops (notably in 2 and 3) that reinforce the script character. Some capitals introduce stronger swashes and interior loops, adding emphasis for initials and short display settings.